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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.62, 5,755.54 and 3,388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.62, 5,755.54 and 3,388.55 is: 5,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.62 : 5,755.54 = 3,388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.62/5,755.54 = 3,388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.62x = 5,755.54 × 3,388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.62x = 19,502,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,502,940.98/3,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.32

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